It is with great sadness that I am writing to let you know that the NW Deaf Addiction Center (NWDAC) is closing.  Unfortunately Lifeline Connections is in the same position that many businesses are in with the current economy and the Board of Directors and management have found it necessary for us to reduce our costs of operation.  After carefully consideration, these cuts have resulted in the closure of NWDAC effective 12/15/09. 

When NWDAC was conceived approximately eight years ago, it was with the intent to make it a regional center for delivery of language specific services to the deaf or hard of hearing.  Despite offering a high quality, language specific and culturally sensitive treatment environment at a manageable rate given our ability to avoid the need for ongoing interpreter services, we are not able to secure referrals and funding from other states.  This problem does not come as a surprise; during these difficult times with budget cutbacks, contracting for public services out of state is not supported.

While we are closing the residential program, we will be expanding the outpatient services available and attempt to provide as much integration of clients into existing programs within the agency.  If you have any questions about these changes, please do not hesitate to contact me.  Please feel to forward this email to others that may be interested in this information. 

Sincerely,

Lynn Samuels
Chief Executive Officer
Lifeline Connections